Chicago police investigating ‘shooting incident’ during White Sox game; two women injured, shooter unknown

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Chicago police are investigating a “shooting incident” that took place during Friday night’s White Sox game inside the ballpark. Two women were wounded, although neither victim appears to facing life-threatening injuries, according to the police department’s statement. Initial reports did not confirm whether the shooter was inside or outside the stadium. 

The more seriously wounded of the two, a 42-year-old woman, was shot in her leg, according to the statement, and was listed in fair condition at University of Chicago Medical Center. After the game, one witness speaking with TV reporters outside Guaranteed Rate Field said he was in the left centerfield stands a couple of rows behind the victims. He said he saw blood coming from below her knee. The second victim, 26, sustained a graze would to her abdomen and refused medical treatment, police said.

According to one fan who spoke with the Chicago Tribune, the shooting took place by the third inning. Fans were not…

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